Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (KPDT)
Medium airport · Pendleton, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPDT |
| IATA | PDT |
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°41'42" W 118°50'28" 45.69510, -118.84100 |
| Location | Pendleton, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,301 ft (1921 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 4,808 ft (1465 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton at a glance
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton is a medium airport in Pendleton, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as PDT. The field elevation of 1,497 ft (456 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPDT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 6,301 ft (1921 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPDT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla Regional Airport | KALW | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Tri Cities Airport | KPSC | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Baker City Municipal Airport | KBKE | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport | KLWS | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field | KYKM | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,497 ft field elevation of Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton
What is the ICAO code of Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton?
The ICAO identifier of Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton is KPDT, and its IATA code is PDT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton above sea level?
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton sits at an elevation of 1,497 feet (456 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton located?
The airport lies at 45.6951, -118.8410 — in Pendleton, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Walla Walla Regional Airport, about 62 km away.
Does KPDT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPDT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton?
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,301 ft (1921 m) with a ASP surface.